Knowledge

The student...

can give an account of nutrient recommendations for sports performers and recreational athletes with high training volumes
can state the differences between nutrient recommendations for sports performers and the normal population
can explain the importance of food, electrolyte and fluid intake for physical performance (before, during and after training/competition)
can describe the effect of exercise on the immune system
can describe the prevalence, cause and effects of eating disorders on health and performance
can give an account of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and give examples of high-risk groups and symptoms
can give an account of the different food groups and type of foods in the diet that are of importance to training effect and performance.

Skills

The student...

can evaluate/assess the diet and the nutritional and fluid intake of athletes and physically active (adults / adolescents) and provide general and customized advice based on the athlete's goals, type of training and needs
can compare and evaluate the performance-enhancing effects of different dietary supplements
give advice to people who want to adjust their body composition or weight
can council in choosing food- and products of importance with regards to exercise effects, performance, and weight management
can apply basic communication techniques in imparting nutrition-related knowledge

General competence

The student...

can exchange views on the importance of nutrients for physical performance in interdisciplinary groups

Subject description 7120

Nutrition and exercise